And just like that, summer is coming to a close and fall is on its way. In addition to cooler weather, a new fashion collection, and the Mid-Autumn Festival, we're looking forward to these events:

The "Vibrant Hong Kong Table" Cookbook Official Launch Party

• Monday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 8 PM
• Maker's Studio in Chelsea Market

Dear friend and author Christine Wong will be in conversation with Pearl River Mart President Joanne Kwong about her newest cookbook. Available will be a tasting of vegan spam kimbap in collaboration with Kimbap Lab. Refreshments provided courtesy of generous sponsors Tsingtao and Acqua Panna/San Pellegrino. Tickets are available starting at $15.

Reprise Gummies Tasting

• Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 5 PM
• Pearl River Mart Foods

Our first tasting of the fall! So pleased to welcome back Reprise and their tasty gummies inspired by traditional Chinese medicine.

Opening Reception of Art Exhibition "Tiny Grains: Chinatown Forever Changed, Forever Changing"

• Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 PM
• Pearl River Mart Soho

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our next art exhibition, which features the poignant black and white photography of Edward Cheng. Learn more in our interview with Ed. His companion book is available now. Attendance to the opening is free but registration is appreciated.

2024 Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Annual Benefit

• Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 10 PM
• Chelsea Market

We're excited to be participating once again in this food-filled event honoring dear friend, Anne Saxelby. Tickets are available for purchase starting at $150.